{"id":6,"date":"2017-05-02T09:12:01","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T09:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2018-09-12T04:24:44","modified_gmt":"2018-09-12T11:24:44","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<div class=\"latest_post_holder boxes two_columns three_rows\"><ul><li class=\"clearfix 1\"><div class=\"boxes_image\">\n                                    <a class=\"MART-home-image\" href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/how-to-calm-a-crying-baby\/\" title=\"How to Calm a Crying Baby\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Baby_Newborn_Boy_626184122Web.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Struggling with a crying baby? Learn simple, effective ways to soothe your newborn, manage colic, and stay calm during tough moments.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Baby_Newborn_Boy_626184122Web.jpg 900w, https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Baby_Newborn_Boy_626184122Web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Baby_Newborn_Boy_626184122Web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Baby_Newborn_Boy_626184122Web-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Baby_Newborn_Boy_626184122Web-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n                                        <span class=\"latest_post_overlay\"><i class=\"icon_plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                              <\/div><div class=\"latest_post\">\n                                    <div class=\"latest_post_text\">\n                                        <span class=\"date_holder post_info_section\"><span class=\"date\">April 3, 2026<\/span><\/span>\n                                        <div class=\"latest_post_categories post_info_section\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/category\/newborn-care\">Infant Care<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <h2 class=\"latest_post_title\">\n                                            <a class=\"MART-home-title\" href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/how-to-calm-a-crying-baby\/\">How to Calm a Crying Baby<\/a>\n                                        <\/h2>                                        \n                                        <p class=\"excerpt\">All babies cry some, and some cry a lot. Others have colic and cry for hours straight most evenings. No matter which kind of baby you have, the crying is hard on both of ...<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                               <\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix 2\"><div class=\"boxes_image\">\n                                    <a class=\"MART-home-image\" href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/how-to-beat-springtime-allergies\/\" title=\"How to Beat Springtime Allergies in Kids\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Boy-has-allergies-from-flower-pollen-629307146-Web.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Boy sneezing from allergies. how to beat springtime allergies in kids!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Boy-has-allergies-from-flower-pollen-629307146-Web.jpg 900w, https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Boy-has-allergies-from-flower-pollen-629307146-Web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Boy-has-allergies-from-flower-pollen-629307146-Web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Boy-has-allergies-from-flower-pollen-629307146-Web-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Boy-has-allergies-from-flower-pollen-629307146-Web-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n                                        <span class=\"latest_post_overlay\"><i class=\"icon_plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                              <\/div><div class=\"latest_post\">\n                                    <div class=\"latest_post_text\">\n                                        <span class=\"date_holder post_info_section\"><span class=\"date\">March 26, 2026<\/span><\/span>\n                                        <div class=\"latest_post_categories post_info_section\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/category\/health-issues\">Health Issues<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <h2 class=\"latest_post_title\">\n                                            <a class=\"MART-home-title\" href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/how-to-beat-springtime-allergies\/\">How to Beat Springtime Allergies in Kids<\/a>\n                                        <\/h2>                                        \n                                        <p class=\"excerpt\">Springtime allergies or hay fever cause plenty of misery \u2013 let\u2019s talk about how to beat springtime allergies in kids!<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                               <\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix 3\"><div class=\"boxes_image\">\n                                    <a class=\"MART-home-image\" href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/concussions-in-children\/\" title=\"Kids and Concussions: What Parents Should Know\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iStock-172329554-e1769206270124.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Concussions in children can be hard to spot. Learn the signs, causes, treatment, and recovery tips to keep kids safe after a head injury.\" \/>\n                                        <span class=\"latest_post_overlay\"><i class=\"icon_plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                              <\/div><div class=\"latest_post\">\n                                    <div class=\"latest_post_text\">\n                                        <span class=\"date_holder post_info_section\"><span class=\"date\">March 16, 2026<\/span><\/span>\n                                        <div class=\"latest_post_categories post_info_section\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/category\/health-issues\">Health Issues<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <h2 class=\"latest_post_title\">\n                                            <a class=\"MART-home-title\" href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/concussions-in-children\/\">Kids and Concussions: What Parents Should Know<\/a>\n                                        <\/h2>                                        \n                                        <p class=\"excerpt\">Concussions are one of those injuries that seem invisible: no cast, no stitches, no visible bruising. But beneath the surface, a concussion can disrupt a child\u2019s abilit...<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                               <\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix 4\"><div class=\"boxes_image\">\n                                    <a class=\"MART-home-image\" href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/pretend-play-ease-child-anxiety-doctor-visits\/\" title=\"The Power of Play at the Pediatrician\u2019s Office\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iStock-845989496-e1769197292619.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Pretend play and stuffed animals can ease kid&#039;s anxiety during doctor visits. A pediatrician explains how play builds comfort and trust\" \/>\n                                        <span class=\"latest_post_overlay\"><i class=\"icon_plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                              <\/div><div class=\"latest_post\">\n                                    <div class=\"latest_post_text\">\n                                        <span class=\"date_holder post_info_section\"><span class=\"date\">February 25, 2026<\/span><\/span>\n                                        <div class=\"latest_post_categories post_info_section\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/category\/behavior\">Behavior<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <h2 class=\"latest_post_title\">\n                                            <a class=\"MART-home-title\" href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/pretend-play-ease-child-anxiety-doctor-visits\/\">The Power of Play at the Pediatrician\u2019s Office<\/a>\n                                        <\/h2>                                        \n                                        <p class=\"excerpt\">Some of my favorite patients in the pediatrics clinic are stuffed animals. Elmo was a regular visitor in the past, but these days Minnie Mouse has lots of appointments, a...<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                               <\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix 5\"><div class=\"boxes_image\">\n                                    <a class=\"MART-home-image\" href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/coping-with-early-labor-at-home\/\" title=\"Coping With Early Labor at Home: 15 Tips for a Smoother Start to Birth\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iStock-1318627878-e1767987762680.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Early labor can be unpredictable. Learn practical, comforting tips for coping with early labor at home and preparing for a smoother start to birth.\" \/>\n                                        <span class=\"latest_post_overlay\"><i class=\"icon_plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                              <\/div><div class=\"latest_post\">\n                                    <div class=\"latest_post_text\">\n                                        <span class=\"date_holder post_info_section\"><span class=\"date\">February 13, 2026<\/span><\/span>\n                                        <div class=\"latest_post_categories post_info_section\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/category\/health-issues\">Health Issues<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <h2 class=\"latest_post_title\">\n                                            <a class=\"MART-home-title\" href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/coping-with-early-labor-at-home\/\">Coping With Early Labor at Home: 15 Tips for a Smoother Start to Birth<\/a>\n                                        <\/h2>                                        \n                                        <p class=\"excerpt\">In early labor, contractions begin, and your cervix starts to soften, thin, and open in preparation for active labor. Early labor may last several hours or up to a few da...<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                               <\/div><\/li><li class=\"clearfix 6\"><div class=\"boxes_image\">\n                                    <a class=\"MART-home-image\" href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/raising-a-resilient-child\/\" title=\"Raising a Resilient Child\" contenteditable=\"false\">\n                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Life-doesn\u2019t-come-with-a-manual-it-comes-with-mom-854450808-Web.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Practical ways to build resilience in children\u2014help your kids handle challenges, grow confidence, and thrive through life\u2019s ups and downs.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Life-doesn\u2019t-come-with-a-manual-it-comes-with-mom-854450808-Web.jpg 900w, https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Life-doesn\u2019t-come-with-a-manual-it-comes-with-mom-854450808-Web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Life-doesn\u2019t-come-with-a-manual-it-comes-with-mom-854450808-Web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Life-doesn\u2019t-come-with-a-manual-it-comes-with-mom-854450808-Web-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Life-doesn\u2019t-come-with-a-manual-it-comes-with-mom-854450808-Web-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n                                        <span class=\"latest_post_overlay\"><i class=\"icon_plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                              <\/div><div class=\"latest_post\">\n                                    <div class=\"latest_post_text\">\n                                        <span class=\"date_holder post_info_section\"><span class=\"date\">February 2, 2026<\/span><\/span>\n                                        <div class=\"latest_post_categories post_info_section\">\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/category\/family-life\">Family Life<\/a>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <h2 class=\"latest_post_title\">\n                                            <a class=\"MART-home-title\" href=\"https:\/\/kpthrivingfamilies.org\/pediatricsblog\/raising-a-resilient-child\/\">Raising a Resilient Child<\/a>\n                                        <\/h2>                                        \n                                        <p class=\"excerpt\">I was raised by a single mother in New York City until I was about 13. 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